DOWNTON ROAD, SP2 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SP2 8AS

DOWNTON ROAD, SP2 8AS, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This SP2 8AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SP2 postcode area, which has experienced 165 crimes and a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SP2 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SP2 8AS, encompassing approximately 2125 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SP2 8AS area, explore the SP2 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SP2 8AS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Woodbury Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Dryden Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNTON ROAD, SP2 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8833.33%
Shoplifting41.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.7033.33%
Shoplifting31.88200.00%
Public order11.41-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.70-25.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.18300.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.180.00%
Shoplifting22.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.70-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.65-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-83.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.82175.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.18500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.70300.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SP2 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Woodbury Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Downton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Rowbarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Clair Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Godley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swiftdown
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1